[quoteI've been told that pooping means that the digestive system is back to normal after the anesthetic][/quote]

Well that would be a good answer. The veterinary community doesn't seem to really be all that concerned about pooping so I don't know if that applies or we just don't care. Often times we have clients with animals that haven't eaten in days too and the owners just don't grasp the concept that food has to go in in order to go out. Cat owners are some of the worst clients when it comes to detailing their pets every move and being overly concerned. We have some that have log books of every aspect of daily life and practically weigh the fecal content so they can tell you when something is "off".

Just gave Vet an update. I mentioned that Truman often toe-touches the ground when he goes outside (on leash, of course). He said he didn't want to get my hopes up for a fast recovery, but Truman was toe-touching the floor right after he woke up from surgery.